Spring Co-Op – Customer Accounts (Independence, KS)

Find a- Textron; Independence (KS); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Textron Aviation in Independence, KS is seeking a Spring Co-Op in Customer Accounts to support the CAM team during visits, coordinate logistics, and ensure smooth aircraft deliveries.

You will work onsite, develop professional communication, document progress in SAP, and assist across departments on special projects related to customer visits and aircraft handovers.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, Engineering or related field.

Responsibilities

• Prepare customer name badges, signs and run Restricted Party Screenings.
• Assist CAMs, customers, staff, sales and Senior Management in accommodating all meeting requirements for aircraft deliveries, spec sessions and pre-sale prospect visits.
• Assist in transporting customers from one location to another.
• Assist CAMs with providing regular updates on progress of customer’s aircraft.
• Reconcile aircraft orders in SAP and verify milestone dates and orders.
• Assist CAMs with day-to-day activities including photos, gifts, mailouts, and registrations.
• Represent Textron Aviation for spec sessions, deliveries, tours, and transportation with professional interaction.
• Act as a liaison between departments to obtain support material for customers.
• Communicate information to a diverse audience while maintaining a professional appearance.
• Participate in special projects (new aircraft roll-out, SOPs, etc.).

Skills

Willingness to learn

Communication skills

Customer service

Matrix teamwork

Influence leadership

MS Office

Business basics

Portuguese

Spanish

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, Engineering or related field

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Spring Co-Op – Customer Accounts (Independence, KS)(

Why This Internship

As an intern with Textron, you’ll gain hands‑on experience while exploring your interests and building new skills. You’ll be supported and challenged to contribute in meaningful ways — working on real projects alongside experienced professionals to prepare for future success.

++JOB SUMMARY:++

Responsible for accomplishing the primary duties as listed and assisting the Customer Account Administration department during customer visits to assure the visit is a successful, rewarding experience while managing and helping facilitate the logistical needs. Operate under the same policy guidelines as CAM (Customer Account Managers) and with decision making authority specifically delegated by CAMs.

++JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:++

• Prepare customer name badges, signs and run Restricted Party Screenings.
• Assists Customer Account Managers (CAM), customers, staff, sales and Senior Management in accommodating all meeting requirements (catering, special requests, etc.) for aircraft deliveries, spec sessions and pre-sale prospect visits.
• Assists in transporting customers from one location to another.
• Assists CAM’s in providing regular updates for progress of customer’s aircraft.
• Reconcile aircraft order with SAP and Purchase Agreement. Verify and maintain accuracy of SAP milestone dates as well as customer aircraft orders in SAP.
• Assists CAM’s with day-to-day activities, including but not limited to; aircraft progress photos, ordering models, customer gifts, mailout of customer samples, visitor memo creation and aircraft registration requests.
• Represent Textron Aviation as necessary for spec sessions, deliveries and/or customer visits schedules, technical Aircraft acceptance, production line and/or Textron Aviation facility tours, entertainment, gift shop visits, and customer transportation. This involves significant telephone, email and face to face interaction with the customer.
• Act as a liaison between various departments within Textron Aviation to obtain support material for customers.
• Effectively communicate information to a diverse audience of customers, both internally and externally, maintaining a professional appearance and demeanor.
• Manage and/or participate in special projects as they occur (e.g. new aircraft roll‑out, creating and maintaining CAM standard operating procedures manual, document generator, enhancing customer experience, etc).

Qualifications

++EDUCATION/ EXPERIENCE:++

• Pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, Engineering or related field

++QUALIFICATIONS:++

• Willingness to learn, adapt and contribute
• Strong written and verbal business communication skills
• Excellent customer service skills
• Ability to work in a highly matrixed and team-centric environment
• Ability to influence and lead many concurrent processes
• Experience with Microsoft Office products, e.g., Word, Excel, Project Manager
• Basic knowledge of business and managerial principles
• Ability to speak Portuguese preferred
• Ability to speak Spanish preferred

Applicants must be authorized to work lawfully in the U.S. for Textron Aviation at the time of making application, and visa sponsorship is not available for this position, including for F-1 students and J-1 exchange visitors who will need employment sponsorship.

Candidates must be able to work onsite for the entirety of the internship unless approved otherwise by the hiring manager.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified.

About Textron

Textron is a global Fortune 500 company with a diverse portfolio of industry leading brands, including Bell, Beechcraft, Cessna, Pipistrel, Jacobsen, Kautex, Lycoming, E-Z-GO, and Textron Systems. We foster a culture where curiosity is encouraged, ideas are valued, and innovation drives real-world solutions.

Join Textron and build a career where your work makes an impact, your ideas are valued, and your growth is supported.

AI Readiness:Textron expects employees to use AI-enabled tools responsibly and effectively. Candidates should be comfortable learning and applying these tools, evaluating AI-generated output with sound judgment, and using AI in line with company policy and ethical standards. Prior experience with specific tools is not required — we value curiosity, adaptability, and good judgment.

Recruiting Timeline: Applications for this position will be accepted from January 1st through January 31st, 2027. The application window may be shortened or extended based on candidate flow and business needs.

EEO Statement

Textron is committed to providing Equal Opportunity in Employment, to all applicants and employees regardless of race, color, religion, age, national origin, military status, veteran status, disability, sex (including pregnancy and sexual orientation), genetic information or any other characteristic protected by law.

Recruiting Company: Textron Aviation

Primary Location

: US-Kansas-Independence

Job Field

: Business Development

Schedule

: Full-time

Job Level

: Individual Contributor

Job Type

: Internship / Co-Op

Shift

: First Shift

Job Posting

: 11/10/2026, 9:44:19 PM